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Presentations and Resources
Use these resources for interactive discussions with children about their oral health.
Easy-to-do Activities
The following activities from the National Children's Dental Health Month Program Planning Guide contain easy-to-do activities that can be done at any time. National Children's Dental Health Month takes place every February and strives to help children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
Dental Health Speaker
Contact the local dental society in your area to inquire about having a dental health month speaker come to your classroom.
Print and Video Resources
The American Dental Association produces a wide variety of educational materials, including pamphlets, posters, teaching packets and audiovisuals which can be viewed and purchased through the ADA Store .
Drinks Destroy Teeth
Free app for fun, interactive lessons about the effect of acid and sugar in popular drinks on teeth. Features videos, 3D mouth, vocabulary and a short quiz. Free curriculum resources are available on DrinksDestroyTeeth.org , an educational outreach program of the Indiana Dental Association.
Discussion Ideas Accordion
Name some things that you do to keep your body healthy. There are daily health habits that everyone needs to practice, such as eating a proper diet, exercising, bathing, and sleeping. Caring for your mouth is as important as caring for the rest of your body. Cleaning teeth and gums removes a sticky film of plaque. Plaque contains harmful bacteria that can cause tooth decay.
Show the USDA 'Choose My Plate' chart to children. Explain/review the food groups and why each is important for healthy bodies and teeth. List the five main food groups on a chalkboard or easel (grain, fruit, vegetable, dairy, and protein). Have children discuss some of their favorite foods and write them under the appropriate group. Bring enough healthy snacks to share with the children and ask them to identify its food group. Free reproducible MyPlate sheets for children are available from the United States Department of Agriculture .
Have children raise their hand if they had a tooth that fell out. Ask one or two children to describe what it feels like without the tooth. Discuss baby teeth. Some teeth are supposed to come out. They are called the "baby" teeth or "primary" teeth. After a baby tooth comes out, another tooth will come in. This new tooth must last for many, many years. You must take extra special care by brushing each day. (See also: Eruption charts: Primary Teeth and Permanent Teeth )
Ask children to make a list of what foods can be eaten without teeth and what foods must be chewed. Without teeth you couldn't chew crunchy foods like carrots, nuts, or apples. Have children pronounce the alphabet and tell which sounds are made by using the teeth, tongue, and lips. If you didn't have any teeth, it wouldn't be easy to say teeth, toys, or toothbrush.
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Teaching Kids Healthy Habits
Show your young students an 8 minute video about tooth-healthy snacks for school. This is an edited segment of the 1st grade presentation by our hygienist, Dianne Powers, that focuses on snacks. Many thanks to Karen Robinson and the students in her Londonderry High School TV Production and Radio Broadcasting class!
Healthy Snacks
We also have videos for specific grade levels:
Oral Health Practices – Kindergarten & Grade 1 Oral Health Practices – Grade 2 & 3 Oral Health Practices – Grade 4 & 5
Oral health is an important part of overall health, and the Children’s Dental Network offers teachers in participating schools the opportunity to have a dental hygienist deliver an oral health presentation to their students. These presentations are available for students in PreK through grade 5 and may be offered at a different time in the school year than our screenings and in-school dental treatments.
Our hygienists collaborate with school nurses, secretaries and principals to notify teachers when dates and times are available for their school. In most schools, a sign-up sheet will be posted in the teacher’s room with available days and times.
During our presentations, we appreciate having teachers stay in the classroom to help reinforce the messages we share with students. We also thrive on and welcome feedback about the lesson.
Topics that we cover include the following:
Kindergarten and Pre-K Introduction to proper dental care: visiting the dentist, brushing technique, flossing and fluoride. "Bugsy" the puppet is used to help reinforce learning. At the end, a hands-on activity is offered using plastic mouth models.
Grade 1 Choosing healthy snacks for teeth, proper brushing habits, flossing, fluoride and a unique movie, Seal in a Smile 2016 , about sealants. "Bugsy" visits grade 1 as well. An interactive healthy snack game allows students to check their knowledge when grocery shopping.
Grade 2 Focus on prevention: review of tooth brushing and flossing techniques, introduction to ADA-approved dental products, importance of daily fluoride exposure, appropriate snacks to maintain good oral and overall health. A hands-on brushing activity using mouth models allows the students to practice what they've learned.
Grade 3 An interactive true or false game to review optimal dental health; a true test to see how much they have absorbed from previous years! A five minute video called " Be the Super Hero of Your Own Mouth " is played at the end of the lesson.
Grade 4 A modern Power Point titled "Rethink Your Drink"; an introduction to the effects of sugary beverages and their acid content on teeth and gums. Additionally, we educate about nutrition labels and introduce a simplified version of the pH scale. The Power Point is followed by a six minute movie, "If You're Sippin' Then You're Trippin' " that reviews the effects of soda and the benefits of milk and water.
Grade 5 An entertaining Power Point titled "Before You Head to Middle School"; this is the last year of in-class dental education for students so we spotlight the key points of grade four lesson and touch base on their younger years; kindergarten through grade three. Also, an introduction to gingivitis, tooth erosion and the stages of decay. The Power Point is followed by a five minute movie, " What Causes Cavities? " by Mel Rosenberg that reviews the effects of soda and acids while emphasizing the benefits of milk and water.
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Oral Health Education
Free literature for use in Missouri can be ordered by completing the following form:
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All DHSS Office of Dental Health literature below can be downloaded and printed for public use with no copy restrictions:
Oral Health Literature All Ages - English
- #102 5 Steps for a Health Smile, Bookmark
- #189 Baby Teeth Are Important, Know the Facts Card
- Brushing Basics Activity Book (download only)
- #422 Dental Emergencies Card
- #103 Don’t Forget to Brush, Mirror Cling
- #463 Healthy Smiles from the Start – Dental Care Tips for Mom & Baby, Brochure
- #154 Healthy Teeth & Gums Card, Kids Age 0-6
- #678 Oral Cancer Brochure (no pdf available)
- #157 Oral Health and Diet, Bookmark
- Oral Health Guide for Caregivers for School-Aged Children (download only)
- #101 Oral Health is Overall Health Card
- #635 Protect Your Smile, Bookmark
- #96 Show Me Healthy Smiles for Healthy Life - Infant, Children & Women Card
- #717 Vaccines. Well-Child Checkups...what about the dentist? Poster (no pdf available)
Oral Health Literature All Ages - Other Languages
- #518 5 Steps for a Healthy Smile, Bookmark
- #207 Baby Teeth Are Important, Know the Facts Card
- #423 Dental Emergencies Card
- #519 Don’t Forget to Brush, Mirror Cling
- #464 Healthy Smiles from the Start - Dental Care Tips for Mom & Baby, Brochure
- #187 Oral Health & Diet Bookmark
- #517 Oral Health is Overall Health, Card
- #637 Protect Your Smile, Bookmark
- #64 Dental Health during Pregnancy is Important!
- #516 Show Me Healthy Smiles, Spanish
- 5 Steps for a Healthy Smile, Bookmark (download only)
- Dental Health during Pregnancy is Important, Card (download only)
- Oral Health is Overall Health, Card (download only)
French (African)
Pregnancy & oral health literature - english & other languages.
- #62 Dental Health During Pregnancy is Important! Card
- #713 Did you know it is important to visit your dentist when you are pregnant? Brochure (no pdf available)
- #716 Did you know it is important to visit your dentist when you are pregnant? Poster (no pdf available)
- #96 Show Me Healthy Smiles for Healthy Life –Infant, Children & Women, Card
- #62 Dental Health During Pregnancy is Important!
- #463 Healthy Smiles from the Start - Dental Care Tips for Mom & Baby, Brochure
- #184 Pregnancy & Oral Health, Know the Facts Card
- #64 Dental Health During Pregnancy is Important!
- #465 Healthy Smiles from the Start - Dental Care Tips for Mom & Baby, Brochure
- #191 Pregnancy & Oral Health, Know the Facts Card
- #516 Show Me Healthy Smiles for Healthy Life - Infant, Children & Women, Card
- Dental Health During Pregnancy is Important, Card (download only)
Dental Sealants Literature - English & Spanish
- #151 Dental Sealants Card
- #133 Dental Sealant, Know the Facts Card
- #220 Dental Sealants – Seal Out Decay, Brochure
- #158 Mythbusters Sealants, Poster
- #115 Seal Out Tooth Decay, A Booklet for Parents
- #176 Dental Sealants Card
- #131 Dental Sealant, Know the Facts Card
- #520 Dental Sealants - Seal Out Decay, Brochure
- #190 Mythbusters Sealants, Poster
Fluoride Literature - English & Spanish
- #785 How Fluoride Works, Poster
- #138 Water Fluoridation, Know the Facts Card
- #786 How Fluoride Works, Poster
- #113 Water Fluoridation, Know the Facts Card
Oral Health Education Resources
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH) has a FREE curriculum guide for grades K-4 at www.in.gov/isdh/files/Open_Wide_Trek_Inside.pdf . NIH has other oral health literature for other age groups at catalog.nidcr.nih.gov/OrderPublications .
National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center has many FREE fact sheets for professionals, parents, and teachers. A fact sheet describing fluoride varnish is available. This site also has a fact sheet titled, "When children's oral health suffers, so does their ability to learn," at www.mchoralhealth.org/PDFs/learningfactsheet.pdf .
Mouth Healthy by American Dental Association (ADA) has online oral health games, printable activities, educational videos and much more at www.mouthhealthy.org . Smile Smarts Dental Health curriculum www.mouthhealthy.org/en/resources/lesson-plans/smile-smarts
American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) has fact sheets for parents and children at www.adha.org/resources. Scroll down to "patient resources."
Proctor and Gamble (Crest toothpaste) has information for parents and children at www.dentalcare.com, and dental hygiene lesson plans for classrooms K-2nd grade teachers at www.dentalcare.com/en-us/patient-education/childrens-dental-health/lesson-plans/customize-lesson-plan.
- Kids Healthy Mouths has games, videos to view while brushing 2 minutes 2 times a day and other resources at 2min2x.org/watch-brush .
Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (ECLKC) has created the video "Steps for Toothbrushing at the Table: Growing Healthy Smiles in Early Care and Education Programs" eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/steps-toothbrushing-table-growing-healthy-smiles-early-care-education-programs that shows how to model proper brushing to children in early childhood centers but can be adapted to the Elementary School setting.
Oral Health Education Activity Sheets - English & Spanish
English version.
Healthy Picnic Puzzle Food Word Search Finders Keepers Fuel Your Healthy Smile Brushing Calendar Coloring Page Crossword Maze Tooth Fairy Certificate & Activity Sheets Word Search
Spanish Version
Brushing Calendar Coloring Page Crossword Maze Word Search
Land of Smiles
Land of Smiles is a fun, age-appropriate show that teaches children in kindergarten through third grade about good oral health care. Delta Dental has been providing the Land of Smiles program to schools since 2002 and has taught more than one million children in Missouri.
In 2020, Delta Dental shifted the Land of Smiles program from a live show that visits schools to a virtual Land of Smiles experience for students due to COVID-19. They are following federal, state and county guidelines to determine when it is safe to resume the in-person show. Learn more at www.landofsmilesmo.org .
K-12 Narrated Oral Health Presentations - English & Spanish
The Department of Health and Senior Services is pleased to be able to offer new oral health educational video (English-only) presentations designed specifically for Kindergarten through High School Seniors. The Spanish language PowerPoint presentations have not been narrated at this time, but are still good educational resources. The videos and PowerPoints can be downloaded free-of-charge by clicking on the grade(s) specific icons. The presentations can be used by school nurses, teachers, as well as other health care/child care professionals in conjunction with health curriculum.
Kindergarten narrated oral health presentation, updated 11/2020 Grade 1 narrated oral health presentation, updated 11/2020 Grade 2 narrated oral health presentation, updated 11/2020 Grade 3 narrated oral health presentation, updated 11/2020 Grade 4 narrated oral health presentation, updated 11/2020 Grade 5 narrated oral health presentation, updated 11/2020 Grades 6-8 narrated oral health presentation, updated 11/2020 Grades 9-12 narrated oral health presentation, updated 11/2020 Full Playlist of narrated oral health presentations K-12
Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12
Preventive Services Program (PSP) Information
PSP is dedicated to improving healthy mouths for all Missouri Children through education and preventive services. The goal of PSP is to screen Missouri Children’s oral health and provide a public health intervention called fluoride varnish.
Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic disease of childhood. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who have good oral health. Oral Health is an important part of general health.
The good news is that tooth decay is preventable. Fluoride varnish can prevent about one-third (33%) of cavities in the primary (baby) teeth.
To learn more about PSP or to volunteer at an oral health events go to Preventive Services Program (PSP) page .
- #599 Attention Parent & Guardians – Fluoride Varnish Event, Poster
- #192 PSP Quick Reference Card
- #601 Your Community Needs Dentists & Hygienists, Poster
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Children & Pregnant Women – Oral Health Literature
- #518 **Spanish, 5 Steps for a Health Smile, Bookmark
- #715 All Children Deserve a Healthy Smile, Brochure (no pdf available)
- #207 **Spanish, Baby Teeth Are Important, Know the Facts Card
- Brushing Basics Activity Book (available in download only)
- Spanish, Brushing Basics Activity Book (available in download only)
- #423 **Spanish, Dental Emergencies Card
- #134 Dental Health Guide for School Nurses, Booklet
- #519 **Spanish, Don’t Forget to Brush, Mirror Cling
- #465 **Spanish, Healthy Smiles from the Start – Dental Care Tips for Mom & Baby, Brochure
- #157 Oral Health & Diet Bookmark
- #187 **Spanish, Oral Health & Diet Bookmark
- #191 **Spanish, Pregnancy & Oral Health, Know the Facts Card
- #637 **Spanish, Protect Your Smile, Bookmark
- #96 Show Me Healthy Smiles for Healthy Life – Infant, Children & Women, Card
- #516 **Spanish, Show Me Healthy Smiles for Health Life – Infant Children & Women, Card
Dental Sealants Literature
- #151 Dental Sealant Cards
- #176 **Spanish, Dental Sealant Cards
- #131 **Spanish, Dental Sealant, Know the Facts Card
- #520 **Spanish, Dental Sealants – Seal Out Tooth Decay, Brochure
- #190 **Spanish Mythbusters Sealants, Poster
Fluoride Literature
- #786 **Spanish, How Fluoride Works, Poster
- #113 **Spanish, Water Fluoridation, Know the Facts Card
Adults – Oral Health Literature
- #101 Oral Health is Overall Health – Adults, Card
- #517 **Spanish, Oral Health is Overall Health – Adults, Card
PSP – Volunteer Oral Health Event At School Information – To learn more go to Preventive Services Program (PSP)
- 5 Steps for a Healthy Smile (bookmark #102)
- Attention Parents & Guardians (poster #599)
- Baby Teeth are Important (card #189)
- Dental Guide For School Nurses (booklet #134)
- Dental Sealants Card (card #151)
- Dental Sealants Card, Know the Facts (card #133)
- Don’t forget to Brush (mirror cling #103)
- Healthy Smiles from the Start (brochure #463)
- Healthy Teeth and Gums (brochure #154)
- How Fluoride Works (poster #785)
- Mythbuster Sealants Poster (poster #158)
- Oral Health and Diet Bookmark (bookmark #157)
- Oral Health is Overall Health (rack card #101)
- Pregnancy and Oral Health (card #184)
- Protect Your Teeth (bookmark #635)
- Seal Out Tooth Decay, A Booklet for Parents (booklet #115)
- Show-Me Healthy Smile s for Healthy Life (rack card #96)
- Snacking Risk Card (available in download only)
- Sugary Drinks Risk Card (available in download only)
- Water Fluoridation Card, Know the Facts (card #138)
- We Need Dentists & Hygienists (poster #601)
Available Spanish versions:
- 5 Steps for a Healthy Smile (Spanish #518)
- Brushing Basics Activity Book (Spanish #130)
- Dental Sealants-Seal out Decay Brochure (Spanish #520)
- Don’t forget to Brush (mirror cling Spanish #519)
- Healthy Smiles from the Start (Spanish #464)
- How Fluoride Works (poster Spanish #756)
- Oral Health is Overall Health (Spanish #517)
- Show-Me Healthy Smiles for Healthy Life (Spanish #516)
Nutrition and Oral Health
- Nutrition and Oral Health - A Resource Guide
Preventive Services Program
Education is also provided through the Preventive Services Program (PSP) . PSP is dedicated to promoting healthy smiles for all of the children of Missouri through education and preventive treatment.
Oral Health Education Resources (Printable list of education resources)
- National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH) has FREE interactive curriculum for grades 1 and 2 on-line videos and paper copies at science.education.nih.gov/supplements/webversions/oral-health/default . Paper copies are also at www.in.gov/isdh/files/Open_Wide_Trek_Inside.pdf . NIH has other oral health literature for other age groups, also at catalog.nidcr.nih.gov/OrderPublications .
- National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center has many FREE fact sheets for professionals, parents, and teachers. A fact sheet describing fluoride varnish is available. This site also has a fact sheet titled, “When children’s oral health suffers, so does their ability to learn,” at www.mchoralhealth.org/PDFs/learningfactsheet.pdf .
- Mouth Healthy by American Dental Association (ADA) has online oral health games, printable activities, educational videos and much more at www.mouthhealthy.org .
- American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) has fact sheets for parents and children at www.adha.org/resources . Scroll down to ‘patient resources.’
- Proctor and Gamble (Crest toothpaste) has information for parents and children at www.dentalcare.com , and dental hygiene lesson plans for classrooms K-2nd grade teachers at www.dentalcare.com/en-us/patient-education/childrens-dental-health/lesson-plans/customize-lesson-plan .
- Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (ECLKC) has created the video “Steps for Toothbrushing at the Table: Growing Healthy Smiles in Early Care and Education Programs” that shows how to model proper brushing to children in early childhood centers but can be adapted to the Elementary School setting.
Oral Health Education Activity Sheets
Healthy Picnic Puzzle Food Word Search Finders Keepers Fuel Your Healthy Smile Brushing Calendar Coloring Page Crossword Maze
Brushing Calendar Coloring Page Crossword Maze
K-12 Narrated Oral Health Presentations (PowerPoint Presentations)
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Information Request Forms
- Oral Health Data Request Form
- Community Water Fluoridation Technical Assistance Form
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- 1. Did you know ? Bacteria[plaque] forms in 2-3 hours after brushing and flossing. Flossing can increase your span to 6.4 years. Flossing delays the effect of aging. Smoking may lead to more than half of all cases of gum disease.
- 2. ANATOMY OF TOOTH Longitudnal section of tooth.
- 3. Types of teeth On the basis of shape and function
- 4. Eruption sequence of primary teeth.
- 5. Eruption sequence of permanent teeth.
- 6. Full Body Connection Bacteria that causes periodontal disease can be spread through close contact between people.
- 7. Approx. 90%of systemic disease have links to oral health. People who have periodontal disease double their risk to fatal heart attack. Infection in mouth increases risk of respiratory infection. Diabetes with periodontal disease have more difficulty in controlling blood sugar level.
- 8. TOOTH DECAY [CARIES] Broadly caries are of 3 types 1. Pit and Fissure caries. 2. Smooth surface caries. 3. Cervical caries. 4. Nursing bottle caries.
- 9. Mechanism of tooth decay. Bacteria in the presence of sugary substance produce acid that causes demineralization of teeth.
- 10. Enamel is affected first, as decay continues it reaches to dentin and then to pulp. Saved by filling. Needs RCT
- 11. GINGIVITIS • Inflammation of the gingival tissue. • Bleeding gums. • Factors may also be hormonal, drug induced.
- 12. PERIODONTITIS Infected gum recedes. Plaque and Ca++ continue to increase. Pockets become infected. Bone loss starts. Periodontal disease causes 70% of tooth loss. It affects 3 out of 4 people .
- 13. Causes of periodontal disease. Lack of daily ,complete oral hygiene. Broken fillings/teeth. Misaligned/crowded teeth. A poorly balanced diet. Systemic disease. Drugs[xerostomia]
- 14. Symptoms of periodontal disease. Red ,puffy gums. Gum tenderness[pain] Gum that bleed during brushing. Persistent bad breath.[halitosis] Shifted/loosened teeth. Pus.
- 15. DISEASES IN CHILDHOOD Caries. Malocclusion Mouth breathing. Tongue thrusting. Finger/Thumb sucking.
- 16. Thumb Sucking Normal tendency. Bad habit. (up till 18 months)
- 17. Habit breaking appliance Crib. Night guard.
- 18. DISEASES IN ADULT Caries. Periodontal disease. Edentulism. Ulcers. Cancer. Bruxuism . Staining of teeth.
- 19. PREVENTION CARIES- Reduce sugar intake. Brushing twice a day. Flossing once daily. Use of mouthwash. Healthy snack habit. Proper brushing method
- 20. Prevention of gingivitis. Maintain good oral hygiene. Cleaning of teeth. Interruption of bad habbit.[smoking , mouth breathing.] Proper brushing technique .
- 21. Prevention of periodontitis. Scaling. Maintenance of oral hygiene. Flap operation. Bone grafting.
- 22. Replacement of tooth loss. EDENTULISM- Loss of one or more teeth. Restore it by- RPD[Removal partial denture.] FPD[Fixed partial denture.] CD[Complete denture.] Implant. Prosthesis – obturator.
- 23. CANCER Causes- 1. Tobaco smoking and chewing. 2. Heavy use of alcohol. 3. HPV infection. 4. Sun. 5. Betel nut chewing. 6. Age and heredity.
- 24. Sign and Symptoms of Cancer. 1. Ulcer ,irritation in mouth , lip or throat. 2. White or Red patch in oral cavity. 3. Feeling that something is caught in throat. 4. Difficulty in chewing/swallowing. 5. Numbness in tongue/lower lip. 6. Poorly fitting denture due to swelling in jaws. 7. Pain in ear without hearing loss.
- 25. PROPER ORAL HYGIENE. Proper oral hygiene can prevent tooth loss , periodontal disease and tooth decay.
- 26. A lifetime of proper hygiene improves quality of life
- 27. Teeth Brushing Technique What is the right way to brush- Proper brushing takes at least 2 min. Use short gentle strokes. Make a 45 degree angle between brush and tooth surface . Clean the outer surface of upper teeth , then lower teeth . Clean the chewing surface. Make sure to brush your tongue
- 28. Type of toothbrush – Soft bristles with small head. How often should I replace my tooth brush When begin to wear or every three months , whichever comes first. How important is the tooth paste? According to the need and choice.
- 29. Dental Hygiene Reduces possible sources of infection and maintains integrity of teeth and gums Promotes a better appetite Identifies the correct use of topical and oral medications
- 30. Dental Visits • All patients should be encouraged to regularly visit the dentist, at least once every 6 months • Patients should disclose HIV status to their dentists • Preventive, restorative, palliative, rehabilitative services should be provided.
- 31. Mouth Care • Involves the teeth, gums, palate and tongue • Patients should be encouraged to: • Brush teeth, at least twice/day or after meals • Soft toothbrush, replace every 1 – 2 months • Use toothpaste that contains fluoride • Floss after meals (be cautious with low platelet counts) • Regularly use an alcohol – free mouthwash • Moisturize and lubricate lips and mucosa as needed .
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